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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.67, 809.40 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.67, 809.40 and 308.82 is: 463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.67 : 809.40 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.67/809.40 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.67x = 809.40 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.67x = 249,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,958.91/539.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.17

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